Mary Clare McShane
Summary
My interest in this position stems from spending over 35 years in the field of education and working with students of all ages. My role throughout the years has always been to create the best environment or opportunity in which the student can easily access their education and learn to their fullest potential. I support the philosophy of working as a team in designing specific learning plans for students. I feel confident that my prior work experience in guiding students, their teachers and their parents through the child find process along with my experience in collaborating with 504 coordinators in creating appropriate accommodation plans for students meets the requirements of this position. I look forward to talking to your team to further learn about this opportunity to work with teachers, staff, students and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Prescott Unified School Dist
07.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Child Find Coordinator
K12 (AZVA) Arizona Virtual Academy-STRIDE
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop strategies and interventions tailored to each student''s needs, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop appropriate interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize learning outcomes.
- Organized professional development workshops focused on special education topics, increasing staff knowledge and expertise in the field.
- Facilitated ongoing communication between school personnel, families, service providers, specialists, regarding student goals and progress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on identifying unique strengths and challenges faced by each child while developing effective solutions.
Special Education Teacher
Prescott United School District
07.2005 - 07.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZBachelor of Arts - Special Education/General Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1985
Skills
- Interventions and Accommodations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Emotional Support
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Sensory Integration
- Social Skills Training
- Literacy development
- Assessment administration
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
- Parent communications
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Group and individual instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Prescott Unified School Dist
07.2023 - Current
Child Find Coordinator
K12 (AZVA) Arizona Virtual Academy-STRIDE
07.2018 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Prescott United School District
07.2005 - 07.2018
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/General Education
Northern Arizona University
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